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| Name: | SAORI OBATA |
| Nationality: | Japan |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 4/23/1978 |
| Birthplace: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Residence: | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Play Style: | Left Handed |
| Raquet: | n/a |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Coached by Tim Nichols...Prefers hard courts...Father’s name is Noriyuki; mother’s name is Masako; has two older sisters, Mayumi and Miyo...Most memorable experience was winning first pro tournament...In the tennis community, admires former coach Kimiyo Hatanaka and Steffi Graf...Favorite tournament is Wimbledon...Enjoys karaoke...Favorite actor is Kevin Costner |
Highest Rank:
Career-High Singles No. 39 (February 9, 2004)
Career-High Doubles No. 98 (February 9, 2004)
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